Management Team

Dr. Mahesh Rao, Ph.D (USA) is the founder of Aashaya Design Solutions.

 

Mahesh Rao got his BE in Electronics and Communication, First class with Distinction, from Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, University of Mysore in 1981 and then went on to do his Masters in Applied Science, Electrical Engineering from University Of Windsor, Canada in 1984. Then completed his PhD from University of Wyoming, Laramie in 1988 in Electrical Engineering.

He worked as Assistant Professor for five years at University of Reno, Nevada (1987 to 1992) and then Joined Intel as Technical Support Manager in 1992 (Sacramento USA). Then he became Validation Manager for Intel Chipsets and the Program Manager for Integrated Microprocessors. He was recognized with Intel Achievement Award for his contributions to the Chipset development. In 2000 he returned to India as General Manager for Intel Bangalore.

He then started his own Company, Aspire Communication in 2002 at Mysore, he was recognized by EDN Asia as the Innovator of the Year for his product ideas. He successfully sold the company to Alten a French Company in 2011. After that he returned to Academics and is now Professor and HOD at ECE Department, MIT.

He has guided more than 20 master's students and 6 Ph.D students. He has published more than 40 papers, half a dozen IEEE Journal Articles, several Application Notes, White papers, etc.